1. Balloon Bounce

In an open area, kids must keep a balloon in the air by hitting it with their hands or heads. 

Make it a challenge by seeing how many times they can bounce it before it touches the ground.

2. BALLOON TENNIS

Make two paddles using paper plates and sticks, or use a children’s badminton set. Set up a net or a rope as a divider.

Children can hit the balloon back and forth over the net using their paddles, just like in a tennis or badminton game.

This is ideal for elementary school children and older. They will surely have a great time, specially if they enjoy ball games.

3. Balloon Pop Relay

Balloon pop game is a fun group activity to do with balloons.

Divide the kids into teams. Have them race to a designated spot while carrying a balloon between their knees.

Once they reach the spot, they must pop the balloon by sitting on it or squeezing it, then race back to tag the next teammate.

The team that completes the relay the quickest will be the winner.

4. Balloon Stomp

Balloon stomp is another fun balloon game for kids. 

Tie balloons to the ankles of each child with a string. The children must race to the end, but instead of just running, they must try to pop each other’s balloons while keeping their own safe.

The last one with their balloon intact wins.

5. Balloon Balance Race

This game is also a race.

Kids must balance a balloon on a spoon as they race from one end of the room to the other. Remember not to fully inflate the balloons

If the balloon falls off, they must stop and place it back on the spoon before continuing.

6. Balloon WATER PLAY

Playing water balloon games with friends is a fun summer activity for kids.

Hang water balloons from a tree branch or a sturdy line using strings.

Blindfold the kids one by one, spin them around, and let them try to burst the balloons with a stick.

Make sure to have plenty of balloons hanging so everyone gets a turn.

7. Hot Potato Balloon

This is a fun group balloon game to play in a classroom. Play like the traditional Hot Potato game, but with a balloon. 

Kids sit in a circle and pass the balloon around while music plays. When the music stops, the person holding the balloon is out. The last one to stay will win the game.

8. Balloon Freeze Dance

Play music and have kids dance around with balloons. When the music stops, they should freeze and hold on to their balloons without letting them fall.

If a balloon falls, that person is eliminated. Continue playing the game until only one person is left.

9. Balloon collector RELAY

This is a fun team activity to play in kindergarten or elementary school.

Divide the kids into two (or more) groups. Blow up several balloons and place them on the floor.

Set a timer and send one player from each team to gather as many balloons as possible in a single attempt. When they return, the next team member can go and collect the balloons.

At the end, count which team collected the most balloons.